Cruz Azul vs Atlas Prediction: I predict 2 or more goals to be recorded

The opening matchup for the year 2025 Mexico Liga MX Clausura Round 1 will host Cruz Azul against Atlas at Estadio Ciudad de Los Deportes Stadium. Cruz Azul will aim to snap their previous defeat and secure a win on their home soil, while Atlas will aim to prevent a defeat on the road to snap their winless streak of four. The information I provided analyzes both teams' recent forms, H2H, Possible lineups, match facts, and my betting opinion on where you can lane your bets.

Cruz Azul recorded two losses, two draws, and one win during their last five games. They suffered defeats against Tijuana and Club America while they tied against Club America and Tigers. However, they were victorious against Tijuana. During these games, they have scored seven goals while conceding eight. In this match, Cruz Azul will aim to secure a win on their home soil and return to winning ways following their previous on their home record.

Atlas extended their winless streak to four during their last five games against Atl. San Luis in a 1- draw scoreline in the closed game. Before the match, they tied against Guadalajara while they suffered defeats against Necaxa and Tijuana. However, they were victorious against Guadalajara. During these games, they have scored four goals while conceding seven. In this match, Atlas will aim to secure a win and snap their winless streak.

During their last five games, Cruz Azul won one, while Atlas won two, and both teams tied in two. However, both teams scored against one another in two games, and more than two goals were recorded.

Cruz Azul scored 2 or more goals in four of their last five games on their home soil.

Atlas conceded 2 or more goals in two of their last five games on the road.

Based on their previous matchups, Cruz Azul and Atlas were able to score and conceded likewise. Therefore, I anticipate scoring affairs between both teams, while I expect more than two goals to be recorded. Meanwhile, I expect the home team to display a class and secure a win early in this matchup, despite their being undergods in their previous matchup.